Chapter 119

After returning from the fireworks event, Eileen felt that Egbert didn’t seem as angry anymore. She decided to seize the opportunity. She asked him, “Do you feel like nurturing some feelings tonight? How about watching a romantic movie together?”

Egbert unlocked the door with his keys, walked in, and quietly replied, “No need, better get some rest.”

He closed the door behind him..

The next day when Eileen arrived at the set, Galen called her over. Galen, smoking a cigarette, said, “The actress playing Hertha is coming this afternoon due to scheduling issues. We need to shoot her scenes first, so we’ve adjusted the shooting schedule. Everyone will be focusing on Hertha’s scenes for now.”

Eileen blinked. “So, does this mean Joyce’s scenes will be postponed?”

Galen nodded. “Exactly. It’ll give you and Egbert more time to adjust.”

Eileen turned to look in the direction of Egbert, who was reading the script.

“Does Mr. Reed know about this?” Eileen asked.

Galen replied, “Yes, he’s aware.”

Eileen nodded. “Alright.”

The new character, Hertha, was played by a secondary actress named Salome. Originally, for the role of Hertha, they could have cast a top-tier actress. But because Joyce’s role had been elevated, Galen contacted several actresses who had auditioned previously. However, when they found out they would be paired with a newcomer, they all declined. In the end, Galen had to pull some strings to bring Salome on board.

Salome, however, only had a two-month window and was set to join another production soon. So, Galen decided to shoot her scenes first.

In the following days, Eileen had very few scenes, almost none at all. Yet, she still went to the set every day because Galen wanted her to stay in touch with Egbert to continue building their relationship.

Egbert. Salome was constantly by his side. Unlike Joyce, whose scenes were mostly indoors, Hertha’s scenes were mostly outdoors. Setting up the scenes, arranging the props, and renting locations – were both physical and

a conversation with Egbert, only to be interrupted by Salome. In the end, Eileen had to sit

of the time, Eileen either read the script, avoided

suggested, “We’ve been together for so long, and I haven’t treated everyone

heard this and immediately looked over. Salome

“Sure.” Eileen smiled.

considered upscale in this small town. The

When she poured a drink into Egbert’s glass, she raised her own glass and said, “Mr. Reed,

he reached for a glass of juice and

“No, we should all

said, “We should all have a drink, right? At

cheering and

glass of juice and

that’s no fun at all.” Salome

stood up, took the drink in front of Egbert, and downed it in one go, saying casually, “I’ll help him out. Is that

aback. The private room fell into

Egbert, winking at him. He put down his juice, still not saying anything.

and noticed that Egbert wasn’t eating anymore,

“That would be

drink,” she said, tugging at Egbert’s sleeve, urging him

moment but eventually stood up and left with her.

to let the others know that

good friend, drinking on your behalf. I remember you’re allergic

her lately, Eileen felt a bit disheartened and asked,

Eileen was looking across the street with an unusual expression. So, Egbert looked over and saw three cars

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